FLOWERS. A-C

When you send flowers do you ever think that the types you send are giving the “wrong message” ? Just the sending is obviously being thoughtful, but if you understand the meaning of flowers, you can confirm your message by the choice of flowers, so I have listed the flowers alphabetically for you send the right message.

The list for meaning of flowers is extensive, as there are many flowers with different meanings:-

Common names

Botanical names

Meaning of flower

Aconite

Aconitum

Beware. Chivalry. Deadly foe is near.

African Lilly

Agapanthus

Love letters. Secret love.

Allium

Allium

Patience. Humility. Unity.

Amaryllis

Hippeastrum

Timidity. Pride. Splendid beauty.

Anemone

Ranunculaceae

Charming. Radiant.Forsaken. Expectations.

Arun/Calla Lilly

Zantedeschia

Magnificent beauty.

Aster

Callestephus

Symbol of love. Daintiness. After thought.

Baby’s Breath

Gypsophelia

Innocence. Pure heart.

Batchelor’s Button

Centauria Cyanus

Hope in love. Delicacy. Single blessedness.

Begonia

Begonia

Beware.

Bells of Ireland

Mollucella Laevis

Good luck.

Bluebell

Scilla Nutans

Everlasting love. Humility.

Camellia (pink)

Camellia

Longing for you.

Camellia (red)

— —

You are a flame in my heart.

Camellia (white)

— —

Perfect lovliness. You are adorable.

Carnation (pink)

Dianthus Caryophillis

Admiration. Longing for you.

Carnation (purple)

—— ———

Capriciousness.

Carnation (striped)

—— ———

Sorry. No. Wish I could be with you.

Carnation (white)

—— ———

Pure love. Innocence. Sweet and lovely.

Carnation (yellow)

—— ———

Disappointment. Rejection.

Chrysanthemum (red)

Dendranthema

Admiration. My heartache is for you.

Chrysanthemum (yellow)

—— ——

Slighted love.

Chrysanthemum (white)

—— ——

Truth.

Cyclamen

Cyclamen

Goodbye. Resignation.

Whilst you may still be looking for the flower of your choice, you may consider, which is the favourite flower of the person to whom you are giving them!!